The home improvement giant said it is hiring in preparation for the spring season, which is its busiest time of the year.

"It's pretty hectic at times because you have so many customers trying to get through the doors and buying plants and buying soils and things like that for outside their yards," said Kevin Fong, the assistant store manager of operations at the Elk Grove Home Depot.

Home Depot is looking for salespeople, cashiers and online order fulfillment employees. The jobs include permanent part-time and seasonal positions.

Fong said customer service, retail and home-improvement experience would be a plus for interested candidates.

Maira Garza started her part-time gig more than a year ago at the Elk Grove Home Depot.

"So, working here, they're very flexible," Garza said Tuesday. "I get to work evenings since I do go to school in the mornings."

Students, veterans and retirees are all encouraged to apply.

Fong said the starting salary is competitive. It would be higher than minimum wage, and the average retail salary.